Ficus Benjamina - Tree Form

A variety of ficus trees, all with smaller green leaves, in a 10in-14in nursery pot. Plants are similar to those shown, 10in plant is smaller, 12in plant is pictured, 17in plant is 10ft tall. Call us for images of exact plants.

 

Light: Bright filtered light
Very bright filtered or indirect light. Does not tolerate medium or low light conditions well. Can be acclimated to tolerate direct sun.

Water: Moderate
Likes to dry out 50% between waterings. Water roughly every 10-14 days. Leaf dropping may be a sign of too much water and not enough light.

Soil: Well-draining soil 
A mix of potting soil and perlite and orchid bark.

Toxicity Level: Toxic to animals.

Additional Information: Ficus plants do not tolerate change well, on occasion they can experience periods of leaf loss when adapting to change or when they experience a change in watering habits. Leaves can grow back overtime, but trees that struggle in this way should be placed in the brightest filtered light possible indoors.

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